Past Festivals

Write around the Murray has grown considerably since its beginning in 2007. With its heart in regional Australia, the festival is an annual testament to the motivation of writers and artists in the area.

A mix of established and emerging writers, both from the Albury region and further afield have taken part throughout the festival's history. In 2010 guests included Emilie Zoey Baker, Chris Hammer, Cate Kennedy, Melina Marchetta, Chris Masters, Angela Meyer, Scott Monk, Andrew Rule, Louise Southerden and Jason Steger.

In 2009 the festival welcomed Debra Adelaide, Susan Duncan, Peter FitzSimons, Alison Lester, Shane Maloney, PD Martin, Michael McGirr, Alice Pung and many others...

Recordings are available of a couple of events from the festival last year. Listen to Melina Marchetta  talk about how her novels and charcters evolve. You can also listen to award winning author, artist and illustrator Narelle Oliver discuss her work processes and some of the stories that inspired her books.

Write around the Murray Festival Program 2010 (463 KB)

Winner of Short Story Competition 'Just a Job' by Jacqueline Winn (94 KB)

Winner of Short Story Competition (primary) 'The River' by Alexandra Croft (62 KB)